Enrollment
458
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alameda, CA
Ruby Bridges Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ruby Bridges Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060177011549
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruby Bridges Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Alameda · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruby Bridges Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruby Bridges Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Alameda, CA.
School address
District: Alameda Unified · California
NCES ID 060177011549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ruby Bridges Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ruby Bridges Elementary
Ruby Bridges Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Alameda, California, enrolling 458 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 458 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,628 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,508, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (27%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 79/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Alameda's elementary schools, it stands alongside The Academy of Alameda (638 students): Ruby Bridges Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.1:1 vs 21.3:1).
Alameda Unified also operates Alameda High (1,868 students) and Encinal Junior/Senior High (1,280 students) alongside Ruby Bridges Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ruby Bridges Elementary compares
Ruby Bridges Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
47.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
African American 20.3%
White 15.3%
Two or More 15.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 26.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.4, Ruby Bridges Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alameda Unified, which includes Ruby Bridges Elementary.
$16,276
Per student
-1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.0%
State 39.0%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ruby Bridges Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Encinal Junior/Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruby Bridges Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,868
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Alameda
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
The Academy of Alameda
Standard public school
638 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Amelia Earhart Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Frank Otis Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Bay Farm
Standard public school
531 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Love Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Maya Lin
Standard public school
475 students 25:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ruby Bridges Elementary
How many students attend Ruby Bridges Elementary?
Ruby Bridges Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alameda, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruby Bridges Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruby Bridges Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruby Bridges Elementary?
55.3% of students at Ruby Bridges Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruby Bridges Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ruby Bridges Elementary is Asian at 26.9% of enrollment, in Alameda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruby Bridges Elementary?
Ruby Bridges Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ruby Bridges Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alameda?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruby Bridges Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Alameda, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Alameda on the city page.
Is Ruby Bridges Elementary a good school?
Ruby Bridges Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alameda Unified?
Besides Ruby Bridges Elementary, Alameda Unified also operates Alameda High (1,868 students), Encinal Junior/Senior High (1,280 students), and Lincoln Middle (971 students). See the Alameda Unified district page for the complete list.
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